Month: May 2013
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When each second counts
Oris reserved several novelties for Baselworld this year once again. One of the watches caught my attention, because during my time spent in Australia, I often felt what vast distances there are in the country, with many remote locations. The Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service…
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Loupio-cite #4
“Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” – Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, (13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990)
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Corum
The founder of the brand, René Bannwart originate the brand name from an interesting concept. The Latin word quorum means „whose, of whom”. The word was already in use in the societies of the Antiquity (for example in the democracy of Athens) and carries the…
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Frédérique Constant & Alpina
Frédérique Constant Frédérique Constant has been a supporter of heart disease-related research and initiatives since 2009. This year they selected a new ambassador for the cause: Spanish actress and model Inès Sastre. A limited edition of 100 watches has been produced for The World Heart…
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Mediterranean flavour
For the first time this year Tudor set up an individual, stunning booth at Baselworld. The black and red exterior and interior spaces fit beautifully with the brand. Tudor is owned by Rolex, but has its own identity and image. Although Tudor labels itself as…
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New Watchfinder from Les Ambassadeurs
Earlier this year I wrote an article about Les Ambassadeurs, a multi-brand store in Switzerland devoted to providing intimate professional services to watch lovers. The shop recently announced the rebirth of the Watchfinder feature on their website, which I’d like to draw your attention to.…
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Siegelson
Visitors to Baselworld could see a very interesting booth at the Hall of Vision. Antique and estate jewellery were showcased here instead of novelties, new developments or innovative solutions. Siegelson is a name that dedicated fans of classic pieces are well familiar with. The New…
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Automatic emotions
My next Baselworld story started 292 years ago under the ridges of the Jura, when the super-talented engineer Pierre Jaquet-Droz was born. At the age of 17 he opened his first clock-manufacturing workshop making the brand Jaquet Droz 275 years old today. From the late…
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“Talk to me, Harry Winston, tell me all about it”
Although all diamond fans are familiar with Harry Winston, watches were at the centre of attention in Basel. Perhaps it’s not an exaggeration to state that one of the most anticipated novelties of Baselworld was the new Opus. The Brand launched the Opus series in…